Bachelor of Science Network Computing Honours (BNCH) Degree

3.1 Normal Entry:
1 For admission to the programme, applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English, Mathematics and a Physical Science subject.

2 Applicants who hold a certificate or diploma in Computer Studies or have experience in the Information Technology industry will have an added advantage.

3 Candidates with equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case basis and in line with the University’s General Academic Regulations.

3.2 Special Entry:
Candidates may be admitted on special entry in accordance with the University’s General Academic Regulations.

The minimum duration for the degree programme shall be four years (eight semesters) and the maximum shall be eight years (sixteen semesters). The minimum-maximum periods allowable permit some degree of flexibility in terms of course workload of the student per semester as well as student progress through the programme in keeping with Open and Distance Learning systems.

5.1 The student is expected to accumulate a minimum of 480 credit points to be considered to have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Network Computing Honours Programme.

Part One = 120 credits
Part Two = 125 credits
Part Three = 130 credits
Part Four = 150 credits
Total = 525 credits

The programme is intended to produce a graduate who is able to select, create, apply, integrate and administer computing technologies to meet the needs of users within a societal and organisational context. As such, on completion of this program, graduates are expected or will be able to:

1.1.1 Implement fundamental knowledge of computer networks in managing and solving problems in an organisation effectively and efficiently.

1.1.2 Use the techniques, skills and contemporary tools related to networking to practise as a Telecommunication and Network Engineer.

1.1.3 Design a system, component, or process to meet the desired needs required the computer application and/or networking infrastructure.

1.1.4 Analyse, create, assemble, configure, securely implement, manage, and maintain network infrastructures.

1.1.5 Collect, analyse and interpret data and implement appropriate solutions in view of the networking opportunities and constraints.

1.1.6 Understand and practice legal and professional ethics when solving network problems.